Verizon Announces BlackBerry 8830 World Edition Smartphone

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BlackBerry 8830 World Edition Smartphone Verizon Wireless has announced the first Global CDMA/GSM smartphone, BlackBerry 8830 World Edition. The phone will allow people to use the phone in more than sixty countries. They also announced the Global BlackBerry service, an “always-on, always connected” wireless e-mail solution that provides quick, easy access to e-mail, contacts, calendar, organizer and the Web while on-the-go.

Here are the features of BlackBerry 8830 World Edition Smartphone:

  • EV-DO/GPRS network connection for high-speed data transfer in more than 60 countries
  • GSM/GPRS (900/1800 MHz) for continued voice and e-mail while traveling internationally
  • Auto-selection of CDMA/GSM Mode
  • Thin form factor of just 14mm for both style and easy handling
  • New Trackball navigation system
  • Media player
  • Expandable memory option with microSD card (sold separately)
  • Speakerphone
  • Bluetooth capabilities for certain profiles inclusive of hands-free, dial-up networking and serial port
  • Speaker Independent Voice Recognition (SIVR) for Voice Activated Dialing (VAD)
  • Instant Messaging capabilities for quick and easy communication

    • Mike Lazaridis, President & Co-Chief Executive Officer, Research In Motion says, “The BlackBerry 8830 is built on an exciting new device platform that combines CDMA and GSM/GPRS roaming support with the latest in industrial design and functional innovations. This innovative and stylish smartphone includes all the advantages that users have come to love about the BlackBerry solution along with a compelling new global service from Verizon Wireless.”

    Mike Lanman, VP & Chief Marketing Officer, Verizon Wireless comments, “The BlackBerry 8830 with Verizon Wireless’ Global BlackBerry service will set a new standard for global wireless service. Consumers leave the U.S. with the ultimate productivity tool improved by a service and support package they will not find anywhere else in the industry. This is the gold standard for the international enterprise, and with its unique blend of form, function and value, we expect this device to quickly become our top selling BlackBerry for domestic use as well.”

    The BlackBerry 8830 World Edition smartphone will be available on May 14, 2007 through Verizon Wireless’ business sales channels and in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores on May 28, 2007. The smartphone will cost you $299.99 (approx. Rs. 12, 300) after a rebate.

    7 Responses

    1. Roger A. Avats

      I am using a 8830 from Verizon and every thing works fine in the US as expected. It also worked fine in Paris. However, there is no data service available while I am here in India. Very disappointing, since this was promoted as working around the world.

    2. ravi mittal

      will an unlocked version of this phone work with cdma networks in india?

    3. Raghu Bala

      I have the exact same issue. It sucks that it does not work in India which is the top 3 fastest growing wireless markets in the world. Also a lot of IT professionals go back and forth between US and India.

    5. Navin Gupta

      I have had a problem receiving e-mails on my Blackberry 8830. During my current trip(in fact as of a few minutes ago) my e-mails are being received in my blackberry. The only thing that I did was to send an e-mail out. I am not sure if that triggered a connection or the by some strange fluke the data connection was released in India at the same time. Any way worth a try.

    6. ayyappan

      I newly brought black berry sprint 8830 from US and use in India. I want to activate GPRS herein. Which connection such Airtel, Vodafone is well capable to process.